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A concert with 100% fewer injuries than anticipated lonely – you’re away from your family for a music was obvious. Emmons enthusiasti- drunkenly hitting on my friend. I would Ar i e l e Ke h l e r , r e p o r t e r while. It’s hard. But the band is like your cally danced around the stage while sing- confidently say that this guy was at least th Glorious11 , The family. WeSons just got a PS4,and so you know.The ing, Trews and there was genuine Hit concern Brandon be- twice her age, and completely plastered. Glorious Sons of Kingston, Ont., played When we’re not making music, we’re play- tween myself and a friend that he might He was also wearing a leather trenchcoat. a sold-outn Tuesday, show at November The 40. A band con- ing games, drinking, smoking a little. Just unintentionally start crowd surfing. Em- So, he buys her a drink, she tells him sisting of brothers Brett and Jay Emmons, hanging with the guys.” mons managed to stay upright and rock she’s not interested, and he only gets the AdamO Paquette, Andrew Young, and Chris When The Glorious Sons took the the stage till the end. hint after a very tall, broad man steps be- Huot, they are currently on a Canadian stage, they put on a good show. They As an aside, near the end of The tween the two. Yay, bar shows! tour opening for The Trews. While they worked the crowd, and their joy in their Glorious Sons’ set, an older guy started The Trews took the stage, and that have been in Brandon on two (or was when the magic happened. three, lead singer Brett Emmons They were more subdued in their was fuzzy on the details) times in onstage antics than their opening the past this is their first official act had been, but they sang and tour with an established band. interacted with the crowd. They Emmons is a passionate musi- have accumulated a steady fan- cian, stating that “rock and roll has base in their eleven years of mak- changed, and not like, in a good ing music, and their Brandon fans way. How many times do you hear were vocal and enthusiastic. As the same shit on the radio? Every- their show fell on Remembrance thing sounds the same, man, and Day, The Trews played their hit, it’s our job to bring back The Beat- Highway of Heroes to demonstrate les and the Stones.” their respect for veterans and ac- The Glorious Sons released tive duty military personnel. their debut EP, Shapeless Art, in Except for Mr. Leather Trench November 2013, followed by their Coat, whom I suspect woke up the first studio album, The Union in next morning with a spectacular September of this year. About tour- hangover, and one poor fellow ing now as compared to before who vomited into his beer bottle, the success of Shapeless Art, Em- everyone at the show had an ex- mons says, “it’s the same except cellent time. § people sing along. Touring can get Trewth in a photograph. Photo credit Ariele Kehler.

The average user spends 75 minutes a day using the tinder app Humanitarian Hookups: The Erotics of So- She is exploring the question of white of tinder and the reinforcement of white- Kr i s t a Mi l l s , w e b c o n t e n t c o o r d i n a t o r Arts Speaker Series:cial Media/tedDr. Corrine Racism. Her work looksL. Masonat humanitarians using humanitarianism to ness as culturally dominant by tindertar- students the popular hookup app Tinder and what make themselves look more attractive ians displaying these photos. F th an individual’s picture says about them. and more available for hook ups. Using The presentation was followed by a and faculty gathered in Clark Hall’s room Specifically individuals whose photos fea- photos from the Tumblr page Humanitar- Q&A with many fantastic questions being 104riday for the November Art Speakers Series 14 featuring ture them engaged in humanitarian work. ians of Tinder, which is dedicated to the answered. As Dr. Mason scribbled down Dr. Corrine L. Mason. An associate profes- This is primarily white women, holding or humanitarians of tinder, aka tindertar- questions in her note book she happily sor of Gender and Women’s Studies, she surrounded by black children and/or pup- ians, to demonstrate her findings. She is stated “this might be a book people!” § introduced her current project Tinder and pies. also concerned with the racial dynamic QUESTION AUTHORITY School of Journalism Find out how at www.uregina.ca/arts/journalism University of Regina

Volume 105, Issue 12 — November 18th, 2014 — 1 News – 2 Stuff you should probably know about expected loan to make ends meet, BUSU Finally, and most importantly with final Ar i e l e Ke h l e r , r e p o r t e r BU Student Servicesis there to help. Students usually have 60 exams looming in the horizon, BUSU would W coming to an end, days for repayment unless an alternative like to stress that students have the right we’ve all pretty much forgotten anything payment plan is arranged. to appeal grades, and that they are there editorialstaff ith this term BUSU offers printing, scanning, and fax- to help. Whether you were unfairly graded Editor in Chief | Alex Murray we were told at the beginning of the school ing services for $.05/black and white print on your final paper, or were unable to write [email protected] year. In case this was one of those lost Assistant Editor in Chief | Holly Kalyniuk pieces of knowledge, here are some great and $0.25/colour print. Scanning is free, an exam as a result of illness, you have the [email protected] things BUSU offers students: and faxing prices can be provided by the right to launch an academic appeal. You General Manager | Elinor Murray Located on the third floor of the KDC BUSU member at the counter if you need it. have the right to appeal the following: a fi- [email protected] across from the Elephant Room is the vol- There are two computers, one Mac and one nal grade; a grade on an individual item of Senior Reporter | PC, for student use in the office as well. If work; a refusal to defer an exam; a refusal Whitney Hodgins unteer-run food bank, which is available you are involved with a club, the BUSU de- for a retroactive withdrawal; a refusal for Senior ACC Correspondent | to all students in need, and always taking Karleigh Paul donations. Students in need receive non- signer, Tim Brown, is available to help you an incomplete; a transcript adjustment; for Quentin | perishable food items, a choice of milk or create posters for socials and fundraising reinstatement after suspension; to gradu- [email protected] eggs (students with children receive both), events. There is also a fund that BUSU uses ate; charges of academic misconduct; and Classifieds | and bread. These hampers can be picked to help clubs on campus. academic suspension. Filing an appeal can [email protected] Students also have the U-Pass sys- be a stressful and intimidating process. Advertising | up on Fridays between 1:30 PM and 4:30 tem built into their tuition, providing City of Contact the BUSU Vice President Internal, [email protected] PM. Contact 204-727-9660 or stop by the contributors BUSU office for further enquiries or to set Brandon bus services for only $15 for the Nicholas Brown at 727-7314 or vpi@busu. up an alternate pick up time. year. 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Geomancy and Science all rolled into one Li presented “Biotic interactions and food More information on Dr. Li’s confer- Ho l l y Ka l y n i u k , a s s i s t a n t e d i t o r -in-c h i e f NOTE: Editorials, letters, and view- chain/web of a community from Upper ence presentation is available on line at: point articles do not necessarily BU Profs Present atCretaceous GSA of southwestern Manitoba, http://people.brandonu.ca/lir/. reflect the opinion of The Quill staff, I of over 6700 geosci- The Quill, Inc., or the faculty, staff, or entists from 52 countries, BU professors Canada,” which was co-authored with BU’s When The Quill inquired, Dr. Li informed administration of Brandon University. andn thestudents presence shared their knowledge and Professor Emeritus Harvey Young. us that his favorite sports are tennis in the experience in the field of geology. Having previously attended and pre- summer, and ping pong in the winter. § The Quill is a member of Canadian From October 19th to 23rd, Brandon Uni- sented at past GSA’s conferences, Dr. Li be- University Press (CUP), one of the lieves in the importance of world’s largest student organiza- versity Drs. Rong-Yu Li, David Greenwood, BU’s participation in national tions, with a membership of over 70 and Ali Somarin attended the Geological student newspapers in Canada. Society of America’s (GSA) annual confer- and international events “so Advertisers wishing to buy space in ence held in Vancouver. that people around the world both this newspaper and other CUP- Dr. Greenwood organized and co- can get to know BU better.” affiliated newspapers should contact chaired a session on fossil sites across These events additionally our multi-market ad representative: western and northern North America. BU provide academics with the opportunity to network with FREE Media graduate student Christopher West and 11629 105th Avenue alumni Cale Gushulak presented, as well other colleagues studying Edmonton, AB T5H 0L9 as graduate students from other universi- similar fields to share ideas Phone: 780-421-1000 ties. and research developments, [email protected] BU Associate Professor and Chair Dr. Dr. Li said. Dr. Rong Yu Li. Photo credit Brandon University. For online advertising inquiries, please contact: Rouge Media Group 250 The Esplanade, The Keep You can use your degree! Toronto, ON M5A 1J2 was made clear at the session was the fact tions, you can go to www.jobs.gc.ca and it Re i d Ogilvie, r e p o r t e r Phone: 416-360-8120 Government Opportunitiesthat the positions that for students Students can apply is very straight forward. There are links that pre- for are given based on merit, not on senior- will take you were you need to go. Good Local advertisers can also contact ity. So if you think you have the skills then luck and happy hunting. us directly at the address below: sented a huge variety of job opportunities he Federal Government you should definitely give it a shot. Also, if you are a Health Science or Nat- The Quill to students at a recent info session here 270 18th Street on campus. Last week a representative Now the main set of positions is re- ural science major and you are graduating Brandon University formT the Federal government came and served for students only. Meaning that to with a degree in May of next year. There are Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 highlighted the ways student can apply for apply you must be a full time student cur- a few Career position open for application Office: 204-727-9667 rently and be a returning full time student as well. These listing are also are www.jobs. Fax: 204-571-0029 positions within the government. So here’s a quick recap of how to apply in case you in the fall of next year. The application pro- gc.ca. But you have to hurry, these listing th couldn’t make it. cess is relatively simple but it is rather time are only open for application until the 11 We will get one thing clear right away, consuming. There is a lengthy form to fill of December of 2014 then they close for some of you may be thinking that you out and you must fill out a detailed list of the year. So if you are hoping to apply for shouldn’t bother applying because the job skills you possess just to make a basic ap- a career in the federal government with a will be given to someone with more experi- plication. Then some positions may require degree in Health of Natural Science then @quillbu The Quill ence than you. Well one of the things that more detailed applications. To learn more get online as fast as you can. § about all of this, and to fill out your applica- Volume 105, Issue 12 — November 18th, 2014 — 2 Sports – 3 A great way to enjoy Bobcats games rely upon student support to provide a Ro b e r t Ki l l am , s p o r t s r e p o r t e r Giving Students Somethingrowdy crowd and home-court to Cheer advantage About all to an opportunity when facing the rival universities. The open to the students of Brandon Univer- students of BU are finally given a chance sity.ome That’s one, right come students, the Bobcats to get out to these sporting events where teams are asking you guys to get loud, be many perks and opportunities lie. Great Cproud and join the Bobcat Student Sec- prizes and gift cards are also available for tion for some truly awesome events. those who are willing to join the Bobcats The Bobcat student section is some- student section. They are also giving away thing fairly new to the university but it of- tuition to one lucky student who takes fers tons of bonuses for those willing to part of the experience. To find out how join it. They offer free Bobcat Nation t- to apply for the tuition prize go to http:// shirts along with parties before and after www.gobobcats.ca/tuition. selected Bobcats events with free food. I Also to register for the student’s sec- repeat, free food. tion, please apply to gobobcats.ca/sb_ It’s no secret that our athletic teams output.aspx?form=28&elinkdata=4633. Brandon is a small tight knit community and this Bobcat section, es- pecially for students, is sure to bring people closer together. Everyone is welcome to come out to the games, but if you want some awesome ben- efits on top of these awesome games please join the Bobcats Student Sec- tion. Come out and together let’s show the opposing teams how the Brandon Bobcats have the strongest school The hunting went well... for some ing with the ladies who defeated the Red support in Canada. § Re i d Ogilvie, r e p o r t e r Cougars on the ProwlRiver College Rebels 3-1 with Riese McAr- were at it again thur leading the team with 11 kills 1 ace. Steph Willey was right behind her with 10 Tough fights all the way around last weekend with 2 of games on the ice he ACC Cougars kills and 4 aces, and Tawny Shelvey add- push Saturday’s game to a fifth set and to and more on the volleyball court. Kicking Ro b e r t Ki l l am , s p o r t s r e p o r t e r ing 10 kills as well. that I say, good job guys. things off on the rink we had 2 back to Bobcats Volleyball When the Men took to the court it was Women’s Volleyball Meanwhile the Bobcat women won Tback games with Minot State University a different story though. Even with Logan their Friday game 3 sets to 0 but lost on on Friday and Saturday. team faced several defeats and a win last Jones giving the team 8 kills, 3 blocks, he Men’s and Saturday 0 sets to 3. Congrats on the win The Ladies dominated on Friday beat- weekend while playing against Thompson and 2 aces they still lost in a shutout 3 - 0 girls, it was well done. It was a tough go ing MSU 6 - 2! The action was well spread River University. The guys lost both games game. Ladies were up next and it was déjà for these home games and we are all around the team as well with Katie Zacha- TFriday and Saturday, winning 2 out of the vu all over again with another 3 - 1 victory hoping that the gentlemen and ladies rias scoring 1 goal and 1 assist, Brooke 8 sets played. However, they were able to for the Cougars. The power trio was back can win there matches Lonoway with 2 goals, Laura Williams with with Riese McArthur giving 12 kills and 1 on the 14th and 15th of 1, Simone Turner-Cummer adding 1 goal ace, Tawny Shelvey and Stephanie Willey November against the and 1 assist, Kaelei Rink added to the pool both adding 9 kills each. Although, unfor- University of Manitoba. to with 2 assists, and MacKenzie Bortis tunately the Guys had a similar repeat ex- After these games the added the last goal. We also owe a round perience. Logan Jones gave his all again volley ball teams will be of applause to Rachelle Lougheed in net with another 7 kills, 1 block, and 1 assist heading away for clashes for the Cougars who kept MSU’s score so but it was another 3 - 0 shutout against out in BC, but will be back low. Unfortunately ACC couldn’t back their the cougars. home on the 28th of this win up on Saturday when MSU took the Keep your eye locked to the Quill for month. game 3 - 2, but Katie Zacharias added an- more updates in the coming weeks. We’ll For the official stats other 2 goals to her score card. So cheers keep you up to date with all the latest of the Bobcats games, to silver linings. Moving on now to Volley- ball where the Men’s and Women’s team dates and scores. See you all next week. tions, you can go to www.jobs.gc.ca and it or on the times of future both had very exciting weekends. Start- § is very straight forward. There are links that games please go to www. will take you were you need to go. Good gobobcats.ca. luck and happy hunting. Scholars of Bran- Also, if you are a Health Science or Nat- don University, do not SUDS Hours ural science major and you are graduating be afraid to come out with a degree in May of next year. There are and cheer our teams on. Monday & Tues- a few Career position open for application They need our support day 4:00 PM - as well. These listing are also are www.jobs. like a giraffe needs long 10:00 PM gc.ca. But you have to hurry, these listing legs, cause otherwise Wednesdays are only open for application until the 11th without you, everything and Thursdays of December of 2014 then they close for just looks ridiculous. 4:00 PM - 2:00 the year. So if you are hoping to apply for Good luck in your AM a career in the federal government with a games this weekend Fridays 4:00 PM degree in Health of Natural Science then athletes.§ - 10:00 PM get online as fast as you can. §

3 — Volume 105, Issue 12 — November 18th, 2014 Very Good Bad Thing Features – 4 Note: title is functional and factual in fact, the first song on the album opens Mother Mother at a party if you were look- lent lyrics and musical ideas just like all of Ch a r l i e Ca r r i e r a n d Ho l l y Ka l y n i u k Review: up with entirely electronic layering. The ing to please the general population; the their old music. group Mother singer’s voices take on some new tones songs take a little bit of thinking to really Kicking off their Very Good Bad Thing Mother released their new album, Very as well, with some altering in the studio. enjoy them, though they can still be fun Tour at the beginning of November, Moth- Goodanadian Bad Thing indie, on rock Tuesday, November However, these alterations are nothing to without any analysis. In this new album er Mother will be stopping in Winnipeg th 4th, and it’s packing some new electric worry about. The new album contains a however, the throbbing beats could be on Friday, November 28 at 8:00 PM at spin.C fair mix of fast-paced and slower tunes in seen as a lot more accessible to a crowd the Burton Cumming Theatre. Tickets are In past albums like Eureka (2011) much the same fashion as older albums, and could easily be pumped out over the still available for general admission floor and The Sticks (2012), Mother Mother and is just as good, still featuring all the speakers at a dance club. If you’re wor- spots as well as seats, and prices range was very acoustic in their creation of musicians’ eccentric talents and unique, ried about Mother Mother conforming the from $35-50. rhythms and vocal effects. Their new mu- excellently-written lyrics. “Top 40” chord progression norm, don’t Very Good Bad Thing is now available sic has much more of a dance beat and, In past I may not have recommended be. Each song they’ve released has excel- on iTunes or wherever CDs are sold. §

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Their Cities Away album band that is breaking similar ground on Jak u b Ma r s h a l l , r e p o r t e r the west coast of Canada currently. Music Review:a duo from Mobina Win- On CitiesGalore Away, Mobina Galore take nipeg, consisting of Jenna Priestner on Punk Rock in a more catchy and pol- guitarobina and MarciaGalore Hanson is on drums. On ished direction on tracks such as their their website they describe their sound super catchy and thrashable lead single asM being punk-alternative¬pop. A fitting “Bad Love Song”. This polished sound label since their music does have the is in part due to the production done by raw energy and drive of punk rock mu- John Paul Peters, a great Winnipeg pro- sic, and the melodies and hooks of pop ducer who has worked with bands such music. However they do not really have a as Royal Canoe, and Propagandhi in the lot in common with what people consider past. Peters makes the vocals and gui- “pop-punk” to be. Mobina Galore’s music tar all sound very clean and discernible has a lot more creativity and energy then while not the sacrificing the live aggres- most mainstream pop-punk groups such sive energy that makes punk music so as Blink-182. They compare their sound great. Priestner, and Hanson show some more to bands like Japandroids, a great really great cohesion as a duo on this record, which hopefully promises to translate into a great live show. I could see as this band gets more exposure them becoming a veritable staple in the Manitoban underground live music scene. Cities Away will be release on December 9th, and you can catch Mo- bina Galore at an album release show this winter break either here in Bran- don on December 20th at the North Hill Inn, or December 21st at the Park The- atre in Winnipeg. § Mobina Galore. Photo credit Mobina Galore.

Volume 105, Issue 12 — November 18th, 2014 — 4 5 — Volume 105, Issue 12 — November 18th, 2014 Study Brea� – 5 lent lyrics and musical ideas just like all of their old music. I too have made a study of language case, a pirate word denoting an excellent warm hoof jelly to your eyes helps with Kicking off their Very Good Bad Thing evolution and sometimes devolution. In vintage of grog, or Rum to you colonials. I this. Tour at the beginning of November, Moth- As� Quentin this instance I believe the words the chil- myself cannot stomach the taste of grog I hope this helps, er Mother will be stopping in Winnipeg dren are using are bastardized versions of or swag but I hear that sailors swear by Quentin on Friday, November 28th at 8:00 PM at very old terms. The word Yolo for example it. Indeed, it only killed a few dozen last the Burton Cumming Theatre. Tickets are Dear Quentin is the ecstatic cry used by Benedictine year and blinded four. So you know it has Quentin Quill is an 18th century time still available for general admission fl oor What are all these slang terms I monks in the middle of a particularly dif- to be good. traveler trapped in BU. He has not yet de- spots as well as seats, and prices range hear? I always hear kids nowadays talk- fi cult bout of prayer or tennis, Yolou. The I have no concept of the ‘lol’. It is per- clared a major or even attended class in from $35-50. ing about yolo or lol or swag? I had just learned students of this university are haps the sound that a Continental horse the last several months. He stays up to Very Good Bad Thing is now available thought I was getting hip with the youn- clearly masters of history and are trying to would make. They do tend to breed the date with news by avoiding the Quill and on iTunes or wherever CDs are sold. § gins, foshizzle and now it is just all a mess bring back the English of yester-century. I horses there a little less than intelligent. listening to a ham radio. and I need help. approve. Although they seem to be mess- I think it is perhaps so they can converse If you have a question for Quentin Matt Holem ing up the context. easier with their masters. please email him at [email protected]. The other word swag is similarly I digress. He promises not to yell. If Quentin choos- Dear Matthew, placed in the historical record. In this The study of history is ongoing and of- es your question you get a free Quill T- ten confusing. Keep up your observation. shirt. They make for good car window Oftentimes I hear that the application of curtains.

If you can’t avoid it, enjoy it On Christmas, every member of the cl A i r so n g , c o l u M n i s t Winter: Acclimati�ationfamily comes home and spends time ago, we had the fi rst snow together. You may be able to visit family of this winter here in Brandon. This is my members you haven’t seen in a long time. fourthfew winter days in Canada. Getting used to Boxing Day is even better. Boxing Day is the Manitoba winter seemed impossible the best day of the year for shoppers be- Ato me when I experienced -35 degree cause they will get high discounts on ev- weather for the fi rst time. Compared to erything they want to buy. the fi rst time, however, I am now more One of my friends was looking for- Anyone need a mop? Photo credit Brenley Palmer. acclimated to it. Strictly speaking, I real- ward to winter because he wanted to en- ize that winter cannot be avoided and I joy winter sports. I couldn’t understand have to enjoy what Brandon has in winter him at that time, but now I can partially rather than staying indoors all the time. understand why he anticipated winter. Winter sports can be an option to en- There is plenty of winter-only entertain- joy this season. As snow falls and accu- ment besides winter sports, Christmas mulates on the ground, the winter sports and Boxing Day; there is the Santa Pa- season begins. If you want a breath of rade in November, the Winter Festival in fresh air and excitement, there are two January and so on. If you can experience places where you can enjoy skiing not these entire events, snow will disappear far from Brandon: Minnedosa Ski Valley in a fl ash. That is how I acclimated to and Asessippi Ski Resort. If you want to Manitoba winters. § feel warmer air and still want being ac- tive, skating at the Sportsplex is always a great option. Also, if you are parents, you can go to natural bowl-shaped play- grounds and enjoy snow sled rides with your children. If you endure cold weather in Novem- ber and December with winter sports, Christmas and Boxing Day are just around the corner.

011 – Jim Forsythe Area: Evans Theatre Cry: See the ball!

Forsythe is a Drama-type Prof. He is most commonly found in the Evans Theatre. He can be persuaded to leave the comfort of the theatre when promised a sailing trip, and most en- joys discussion of the wind. Forsythe’s Humour stat rises when he uses his Special Move, Improv.

5 — Volume 105, Issue 12 — November 18th, 2014 Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis BUSU/Clubs – 6 Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure Studio: MAPPA Rating: 5 / 5 the gods and the demons own one half of other faction can. a merry chase across the land. Ch e l s e y Ve n n , b u g a Anime Review: a key capable of unleashing the dragon Finding herself alone in her plight Storyline and memorable characters W of anime’s popularity Bahamut, who is more than capable of and not knowing much about the human aside, this anime also looks very beauti- over the past decade, it’s no surprise that bringing about the world’s destruction. world, Amira wanders while disguised as a ful. For one, It follows the recent trend of by now,ith the with rise a more diverse market, This system seems to work well in keeping human in search of a place known as Hel- replacing once-black lineart with deep red we’re starting to see many tropes come heim. It is through her search- or blue hues. Every frame of every scene to light in different genres of anime. ing that she meets Favaro, a looks absolutely flawless with some in- That’s why, when one particular anime young, cheerful, mischievious credibly innovative character and location shows up and breaks the mold of the bounty hunter who sports a designs that bring out its gaming origin stereotypical fantasy anime, it’s prob- red afro. As a result of his own in a very lively manner. The music is also ably worth at least paying attention. mischief-making, he finds him- worth paying attention to, as it’s one of It’s also worth noting that this anime is self promising to lead Amira to the very first things that caught my atten- based off of a digital card game, which Helheim himself. Soon after tion about this anime. I stand by my opin- tends to be something unique in itself. Favaro is introduced, however, ion that it has the best opening sequence While a lot of animes based off video we quickly learn that he is also of the Fall 2014 anime season! games tend to be nothing more than in the process of being hunted In conclusion, Shingeki no Bahamut: pandering fanservice to diehard fans, -- this time by another bounty Genesis manages to bring amazing fan- one can easily know nothing about the hunter named Kaiser. At first tasy action and character development card game and still sit down and find en- Bahamut in check... that is, until a young glance, Kaiser seems like a hard-headed, together while still having a great deal of joyment in this enchanting storyline. demon woman named Amira manages to justice-loving, wannabe knight... however, humour spiced up with amazing visuals The main focus of Shingeki no Baha- steal the gods’ half of the key. This unprec- it’s later revealed that Favaro and Kaiser and audio. This is one of the few animes mut: Genesis (localized as Rage of Ba- edented act manages to throw all three share a history in which fate saw the once that I genuinely believe has something for hamut: Genesis) revolves around a fairly factions into action, with both the gods good friends turned against one-another -- almost any type of anime fan out there, simple concept: the world is divided up and the demons desperately seeking to or at least, turned Kaiser against Favarao, and is really worth checking out! § into gods, humans, and demons; both get their hands on the key half before the while Favaro turned tail and led Kaiser on

Stay strong was she doing out that late? Partying? to pieces of clay and mud and stone and died. She didn’t. She will get stronger Ji l l Va n d e r h e i d e n , b u a s c BUASC Op-Ed: AngerMaybe, and maybe Sadness no. Maybe she was For at an adragged Winnipeg herself up with every Survivor last breath. from this. A has been awards dinner. Many are happening for Lying there, thinking of the warmth of her I think about those really mad dogs. a pretty amazing week! We returned to the Manitoba Business Council, Manito- friends, the love of her family and baring The vicious ones that attack when you are schoolboriginal after the people weekend this to hear that ba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards. down to focus on finding enough strength not looking. I am not thinking about the a young, beautiful woman who went to Maybe she was babysitting. Maybe she to move, these boys came back. Yep, and boys like that. I bet you thought this was Winnipeg to go to school was beaten and was at a movie. See, it doesn’t matter. beat her again. Then they went looking about them. It isn’t. sexually assaulted within a few breaths of Two young men chose to grab her, to for more fun. Found more body mass and When you continue to hurt a human losing her life. First, you were may have beat her, to rape her, to beat her again, and beat on it too. being, over and over. They just get stron- been thinking she might have been liv- to throw the 100 pounds of water, protein, She was saved by a construction ger. I am afraid for anyone that hurts her ing a rough life, eh? No. She went to Win- connective tissue, lipids, apatite, carbohy- worker with a cell phone. Sort of. See, again. It will be at least a tie. I am sure. Who’s ready to work on their procrastination skills? drates and DNA into the river. The same she was saved by her resilience. By her Every time you make someone feel small- nipeg to finish high school because her As h l y n Pe a r c e , r e p o r t e r community doesn’t have high school. place we find bent shopping carts with faith. By her love of friends and family. By er than you, every time you are spiteful Upcoming Events Surprised? Many communities still don’t missing wheels and old tires. This beauti- her volition. This 100 pounds of water, and purposely use power to make some- have schools. ful, strong young woman dragged herself protein, connective tissue, lipids, apatite, one feel smaller, remember, you are mak- Maybe you think, well what the heck from the freezing, dark, water. She clung carbohydrates and DNA could easily have ing them stronger and more vicious. § To The Moon Genre: Adventure, RPG Developer: Freebird Games Platform: PC (RPGMaker) Rating: 4.5 / 5 don’t know what is! puzzles to solve throughout your adven- ing to solve question of “why”? Why does Al e x Tr u s h , b u g a Game Review: Tonight the doctors are tasked with ture. You even have to fight for your life a Johnny want to go to the moon? Every an- Do you like yourself a good mystery? fulfilling the dreams of Johnny. Johnny has couple times. As for the art style, most of swer you find unveils a host of new ques- Do you like awesome soundtracks? Do but one wish as he lies on his deathbed. the game uses beautifully crafted 16 bit tions, and it just keeps building up more you like being moved to tears by engag- He wants to go to the Moon. The catch is, sprites. The music fits the mood for each and more as you get closer and closer to ing and compelling stories of love, bitter- Johnny has no idea why he wants to go to part of the game perfectly. To those of you the truth. So to anyone who has an insa- ness, and betrayal? Then you will love To the moon, he just knows that deep in his who love your video game music, this OST tiable curiosity, I would suggest that you The Moon. heart, it’s what he truly wants. Now it’s up is definitely worth a listen. reserve a full five hours to play this game To The Moon follows a day in the life to you to manipulate the time and space Sometimes I would click on some- through to completion in one sitting be- of Dr. Eva Rosalene and Dr. Neil Watts. of Johnny’s memories to make it happen. thing a couple times before it actually no- cause you won’t be able to put this game These scientists have the ability to tran- To The Moon has a little bit of every- ticed I was trying to click it. In general, the down once you start. scend a person’s memories to artificially thing for everyone as far as mechanics controls could certainly be tighter, but any To The Moon is an indie game, devel- make their dreams come true. And if that are concerned. Movement is controlled minor qualms I have with the controls are oped using the RPGMaker engine, that doesn’t sound like the coolest job ever, I by point and click, or with the arrow keys. irrelevant because where the game truly everyone who likes a good mystery or a In each area you have shines is in the storytelling. drama should play. The team at Freebird to find five memory The memory links that you collect Games knows how to engage a person. links. These can range throughout the game serve as a very en- If you desperately don’t want to play the from watching a short gaging way to move the story forward, and game yourself, invite a friend who likes cut scene to finding pa- it honestly feels like you’re an investigator games over to play it for you. You can per rabbits. There are as you sleuth about, finding clues and try- thank me later. §

Volume 105, Issue 12 — November 18th, 2014 — 6 Community – 7 Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure Studio: MAPPA Rating: 5 / 5 Groups exhibit focuses on artistic process Free literary critique from people you don’t know! a merry chase across the land. painting while the opening was underway. are going to be judged by people you don’t Jak u b Ma r s h a l l , r e p o r t e r Je n n a Va l i q u e t t e , r e p o r t e r Storyline and memorable characters Co-Chair of BUFASA Timothy Brown says Writing Contest know with zero qualifications! Refresh- aside, this anime also looks very beauti- Steps TakenDepartment of Visual the purpose of the “Steps Taken” exhibit writing short stories? Po- ing, isn’t it? The winner will graciously receive a Forbidden Flavours gift card, ful. For one, It follows the recent trend of and Aboriginal art is putting on an exhibit is to provide a counterpoint for the exhibit ems? Articles or haikus? Introducing the o you love publishing credit in your favourite local replacing once-black lineart with deep red at his the Glenweek P. theSutherland Gallery of Art currently at the Art Gallery of Southwest- inaugural Quill Christmas Writing Contest paper (*cough*, yes, this one.), and the or blue hues. Every frame of every scene entitled “Steps Taken”. This exhibit fea- ern Manitoba, which features work by *oooooh*. Now please, hold your ap- everlasting glory of being the best, unde- looks absolutely flawless with some in- Ttures some of the more junior artists at advanced and graduating students from plauseD while I finish explaining what it feated BU holiday writer! ..Well, until next credibly innovative character and location BU as well as featuring a general focus Brandon University. is. Anyone can submit any type of writing year anyway. So get your typewriters fired designs that bring out its gaming origin on “process and development”. Both the In terms of the actual pieces pre- to the contest, as long as it pertains to up, or whatever you hipster university stu- in a very lively manner. The music is also process and development of the students sented, “Steps Taken” features a wide di- this year’s theme. The theme is “Uncon- dents use to scribe things nowadays, and worth paying attention to, as it’s one of as emerging artists in their community, versity of different styles, mediums, and ventional Christmas”, and if that doesn’t get crackin! Email all submissions to EIC. the very first things that caught my atten- and of the artworks themselves. This em- forms. Style varies from traditional land- light a fire under your mantle, well golly [email protected] tion about this anime. I stand by my opin- phasis on process was shown by featur- scape paintings, to abstract multimedia gee, I don’t know what will. Send in your th Caution: don’t go too willy-nilly on the ion that it has the best opening sequence ing pieces that were unfinished, placing pieces on canvas (or even on plywood). work by December 11 , so all of us can word count. Max 1000 words, some of us of the Fall 2014 anime season! sketchbooks with rough drafts beside their Of the canvas pieces, many use different sit around the Quill office drinking alcoh- I judges don’t have that long of an atten- In conclusion, Shingeki no Bahamut: finished products, and an in studio artist mediums depending on the artist, there mean eggnog and criticize you... And your Genesis manages to bring amazing fan- are some charcoal pieces, some writing, I suppose. tion span. § tasy action and character development oil paint, and some multimedia col- Yes, that’s right, your masterpieces together while still having a great deal of lage type works such as sticks and humour spiced up with amazing visuals feathers. As well there are several and audio. This is one of the few animes clay sculptures to round things out. If you can find it that I genuinely believe has something for Displayed prominently is a wall of in geography or simply interested in exact- Ho l l y Ka l y n i u k , a s s i s t a n t e d i t o r -in-c h i e f almost any type of anime fan out there, small hand paintings by many dif- ly what students with a geography degree and is really worth checking out! § ferent students (pictured above). BUGS Awareness Week to 21st, Bran- are capable of becoming, Thursday, No- Brown says this is an exercise that F th th don University’s Geography Society (BUGS) vember 20 is Career Day in the Elephant almost every artist has had to do hasrom organized November a Geography 18 Awareness Room from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with free for a course at some point in his or Week filled with fun geography things (and pizza and a cash bar. To cap off a week her life. So these hand painting are some alcohol). of BUGS events is a bake sale fundraiser probably the best representation of On Tuesday, November 18th, the group in the Mingling Area on Friday, November what this exhibition is all about, the st will be viewing various geography videos in 21 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. journey of artist from student to full- the Mingling Area from 11:30 AM to 1:30 All students knowledgeable in geog- fledged professional. “Steps Taken” PM, and on Wednesday, November 19th, raphy or otherwise are encouraged to at- is on at the Glen P. Sutherland Gal- prizes are up for grabs in a lunchtime geo- tend. lery of Art from November 13th - No- caching event from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. For more information on the event, vember 22nd, between 2:00 PM and For those interested in pursuing a career visit their Facebook page. § 6:00 PM. § Hands, Photo credit Jakub Marshall.

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As h l y n Pe a r c e , r e p o r t e r hot chocolate, for more info contact Rune reserve tickets call 204-728-6542. and Brad and Curtis Rempel at the WMCA, Upcoming Events Breckon at 204-571-3282. November 21st: An Old Fashioned start time is 7:00 PM, for more info con- F break activity here. November 20th: a coffee house for Christmas Concert by Shenanigans, ad- tact wmca.ca or 204-728-9510. November 18th: Debut CD release gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two- mission is $10, shows start at 2:00 PM November 28th: Volleyball, Bobcats concertind your for duo256 study featuring Kerry Du- spirit people and their allies/supporters and 7:00 PM. vs. University of Regina Cougars, Ladies Wors (violin) and Futaba Niekawa (piano), takes place at 7:00 PM, for more informa- November 22st: Basketball, Brandon at 6:00 PM and Men at 7:45 PM. admission is free, start time is 8:00 PM at tion please contact 204-727-0417. University Bobcats vs. Trinity Western The Brandon branch of Operation the Lorne Watson Recital Hall. November 20th - 22th: Vincent Massey Spartans, Ladies at 5:00 PM and Men at Red Nose is pleased to announce that it ing to solve question of “why”? Why does November 18th - December 31st: Tom- High School presents “The Addams Fam- 7:00 PM in the HLC. is ready to go for another season, offering Johnny want to go to the moon? Every an- my McLeod Curve Gallery, located in the ily: A New Musical Comedy” at the WMCA, November 22nd: The Brandon Hu- safe rides home on most weekend nights swer you find unveils a host of new ques- John E. Robbins Library, open Monday performance starts at 7:30 PM, for more mane Society’s 24th annual Pet Photos from November 28th to New Year’s Eve. tions, and it just keeps building up more - Thursday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Friday information please contact wmca.ca or with Santa is at Pet Valu (1300 18th St.) November 29th: Volleyball, Bobcats and more as you get closer and closer to 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 204-728-9510. from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, cost is $20 and vs. University of Regina Cougars, Ladies the truth. So to anyone who has an insa- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, displays the stories November 21st: The last day you will includes a CD with the images. at 5:00 PM and Men at 6:45 PM. tiable curiosity, I would suggest that you of men and women from Brandon College be able to voluntarily withdraw from any November 23rd: Taste of Christmas XII MB Dragoons Museum (1116 Vic- reserve a full five hours to play this game who took part in World War I. first-term courses or get a 50% refund on Dinner at Knox United Church, sittings at toria Ave): a collection of historical military through to completion in one sitting be- November 19th: A Community Conver- both-term courses. 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM, tickets are $13 items, admission is free, they are open on cause you won’t be able to put this game sation is taking place in the HLC Room November 21st: Basketball, Brandon (adults), available at the church, for more Tuesdays from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM and down once you start. 002, the topic of discussion is ideas that University Bobcats vs. Trinity Western info contact 204-727-6975. 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, for more information To The Moon is an indie game, devel- will help to build a Healthy Living Center Spartans, Ladies at 6:00 PM and Men at November 24th: The Brandon Universi- or other times call 204-717-4579 or visit oped using the RPGMaker engine, that that reflects the needs of the community, 8:00 PM in the HLC. ty Lions Club is hosting Cookies for Coats 12mbdragoonsmuseum.com. everyone who likes a good mystery or a for more info call 204-727-9756. November 21st: Pickerel Fish Fry at in the Mingling Area from 11:00 AM - 1:00 Canadian Blood Services: the donor drama should play. The team at Freebird November 20th: The 6th annual Trans- St. George’s Church (1011 5th St.) from PM, bring new or gently used winter wear clinic is open Wednesdays and Thursdays Games knows how to engage a person. gender day of Remembrance is at Knox 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM courtesy of Brandon (scarves, mitts, hats, etc.) to donate and from 11:30am-2:30pm and 4:00-7:30pm, If you desperately don’t want to play the United Church (451 18th St.), an indoor and Area Dragon Slayers Youth, tickets receive a free pack of cookies! Hot choc- walk-ins are welcome, for more informa- game yourself, invite a friend who likes lunch will take place from 12:00 PM - 1:00 are $15 (children 6 and younger are free) olate and a cookie together can also be tion please call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888- games over to play it for you. You can PM with a candle-light vigil taking place and can be bought at St. George’s Church bought for $1.50, all donations are going 236-6283). § thank me later. § from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM with cookies and (morning only) or St. Matthew’s Cathedral towards the Brandon Soup Kitchen. (all day, 403 13th St.), for more info or to November 24th: High Valley brothers

Volume 105, Issue 12 — November 18th, 2014 — 6 7 — Volume 105, Issue 12 — November 18th, 2014 Quill Classifieds Champions TUBACHRISTMAS Of For me th November 29 : Tuba and E-Brandon: I don’t care what time of day it is, I don’t want to hear anybody play- Euphonium players of all ing any kind of instrument in the space I pay for. It’s called respect. A ages and experience levels Celebrating our condo/apartment is not the place for instruments. are welcome to join us for a pillars of low brass holiday concert. intellect. Registration and rehearsal are going to be in the Bran- Open to compromise. don University School of Music. Dress festively and decorate your instrument. Registration: 9:30-10:30 AM Rehearsal: 10:30-12:00AM Performance at the Art Gal- lery of Southwestern Mani- toba: 2:00 PM

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